What It Is
A set of 8 black nitride camshaft lifters/followers from INA Germany, built for the PD camshafts in the Mk4 BEW/BHW and Mk5 BRM engines. The same part is also used as a durability upgrade over the stock cam followers on ALH and AHU engines.
Why Black Nitride
Black nitride coating adds surface hardness and wear resistance compared to the stock follower finish, which is the reason this part is considered a durability upgrade rather than just a like-for-like replacement.
Fitment
1996-2006 Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, New Beetle, and Passat, spanning both VE-pump engines (AHU, ALH) and PD engines (BEW, BHW, BRM). Confirm your specific engine code matches this part before ordering.
Common Questions
Is this a stock replacement or an upgrade?
Both, depending on your engine. On BEW/BHW/BRM PD engines it's the correct factory-spec part. On ALH/AHU engines, it serves as a durability upgrade over the original stock cam followers.
Why would I upgrade my cam followers on an ALH or AHU engine?
The black nitride coating adds wear resistance the stock follower finish doesn't have, which is the main reason it's used as an upgrade on those engines.
Does this come as a full set for one engine?
Yes, this is a complete set of 8 lifters/followers, enough for one engine.
